Recommended Receiver Hitch for 2020 Highland Ridge Open Range BH180 and Bike Rack Rated for TT

Question:

2020 Highland Ridge Open Range BH180. Would like to add receiver to attach bike rack. What receiver and bike rack for 2 bikes would you recommend

asked by: Corbi C

Helpful Expert Reply:

I like the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13704. This adjustable trailer receiver hitch is designed can be bolted to the vehicle frame or welded on for a no-drill application. It fits widths from 22" to 66" so very adjustable to wide range of applications and has a max tongue weight of 500 lbs. The main hitch body tube can be trimmed so the ends are flush with the frame brackets.

For a bike rack rated for use with a travel trailer, I suggest the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack, # Y36FR. Having the proper rating is important to ensure the rack can hold up against the force exerted on it while being mounted to the back of the trailer. There is greater side to side movement placed on a bike rack that is mounted to the back of a trailer than mounted on an automobile. The rating indicates that the bike rack has been tested and approved for that increased torque that will be applied to it due to the mass from the bikes. The Yakima OnRamp,, # Y36FR includes a ramp to roll the bikes up instead of having to pick up each bike to put it on the bike rack. The ramp stores conveniently on the bike rack when not in use.

expert reply by: Michael R